August Bank Holiday Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks

The end of August Bank Holiday is your last chance to make the best of the British summer weather on a long weekend break before the Autumn sets in.

August Bank Holiday Cottage Breaks

So why not make the most of the extra long weekend with a cottage self catering break on the coast or in the wonderful countryside. We have over 15,000 self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and chalets that would make a perfect get-away this August whether you are looking for a budget break or a 5 star luxury stay?

If you are looking for some inspiration for this August Bank Holiday check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages, apartments and lodges - which you can view, check availability and book online.

Start your August Bank Holiday Break Self Catering search right here

The Byre in Billingsley, Shropshire, West England

The Byre, Billingsley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Billingsley, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Byre start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Tweed Apartment- Press Castle in St Abbs, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Tweed Apartment- Press Castle, St Abbs

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Tweed Apartment- Press Castle self catering accommodation in St Abbs, Berwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tweed Apartment- Press Castle start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tweed Apartment- Press Castle


Sleeps 2 Garden

Conart Cottage in Charlestown, Cornwall, South West England

Conart Cottage, Charlestown

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Conart Cottage self catering accommodation in Charlestown, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Conart Cottage start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Conart Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Hayloft in Tolpuddle, Dorset, South West England

The Hayloft, Tolpuddle

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Tolpuddle, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Riverside in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Riverside, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Riverside self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Riverside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Fort Mountain House in Duncormick, County Wexford, Ireland South

Fort Mountain House, Duncormick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Fort Mountain House self catering accommodation in Duncormick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fort Mountain House start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Mountain House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Newton House in Dunoon, Argyll, West Scotland

Newton House, Dunoon

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Newton House self catering accommodation in Dunoon, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Newton House start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newton House


Sleeps 6 Garden

Heritage Grove Cottage in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Heritage Grove Cottage, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Heritage Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Heritage Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heritage Grove Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heritage Grove Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Wood Cottage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Wood Cottage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wood Cottage self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Wood Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wood Cottage


Sleeps 2

Gill Head Farm in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Gill Head Farm, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gill Head Farm self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Gill Head Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gill Head Farm start from £547 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gill Head Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the August Bank Holiday

If you want to get away this August bank holiday it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute Bank Holiday deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.

Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.

 

Bank Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your August Bank Holiday cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 9960 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

Entertainment over the Bank Holiday?

OK, for many just a break to get away from it all is all they want on a Bank Holiday. But, if you want to be sure that should you wish to explore and see things whilst away it is worth checking out our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.

In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this Bank Holiday.

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Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

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